Medical Interpreter Written Exam

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Longest and strongest bone in the body, Extending from the hip to the knee. (Thigh bone)

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FEMUR

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Tiny air sacs within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

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ALVEOLI

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The soft tissue constituting the back of the roof of the mouth. Contains no bones

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SOFT PALATE

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Long thing tubular bundle of nervous tissue that extends from the brain. It begins at the occipital bone and extends to the space between the 1st and 2nd lunar vertebrae. Its protected by the vertebral column. Its primary function is the transmission of neural signals from the brain to the rest of the body. Motor, sensory and reflexes

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SPINAL CHORD

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Endocrine pea-sized glad located in the center of the skull inferior to the hypothalamus of the brain and posterior to the bridge of the nose. Also known as the Hypophysis, this glad is an important link between the nervous and endocrine system releasing many hormones which affect growth, reproduction, sexual development, and metabolism.

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PITUITARY GLAND

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Tubes made of smooth muscle fibers that propel urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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URETERS

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The act of identifying a disease, illness or problem by examination. A statement or conclusion that describes the reason of a disease, illness or problem

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DIAGNOSIS

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The likely outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery or reoccurrence.

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PROGNOSIS

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A form or electromagnetic radiation and Diagnostic procedure used for diseases like TB COPD Asthma. Does not help diagnoses Angina Pectoris

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X-Rays

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Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. Also known as the Cranial Nerve II

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OPTIC NERVE

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Promotes the discharge of phlegm or other fluids from the respiratory tract. (to expel from the chest) It works by signaling the body to increase the amount of hydration of secretions

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EXPECTORANT

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The large artery that brings blood from the heart to the rest of the body

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AORTA

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The spread of a cancer from one organ to another

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METASTASIS

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inflammation of the conjunctiva outermost layer of the aye and the inner surface of the eyelid. Also reffered to as Pink Eye. Common in children

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CONJUNTIVITIS

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The process of determining the priority of patient's treatment based on the severity of their condition.

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TRIAGE

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The collarbone, located between the ribcage (sternum) and the shoulder blade (scapula), and connecting the arms to the body.

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CLAVICLE

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Commonly called the voice box is an organ in the neck involved in breathing, sound production, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration

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LARYNX

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A virus that attached the immune system, the bodes natural defense system. Without a strong immune system the body has trouble fighting off diseased. Causes AIDS

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HIV

(Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

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The state of a disease. The term is used to refer to the degree that the heath condition affects the patient

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MORBIDITY

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The male reproductive cells

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SPERM

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The feeding of an infant or young child with breast milk directly from the breast via lactation

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Breastfeeding

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An operation perform in the abdomen or pelvis through a small incision with the aid of a camera Used to inspect and diagnose a condition or to perform a surgery.

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LAPAROSCOPY

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Medical imagine technic that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to form images of the body. Used to diagnose and stage diseased without exposure to ionizing radiation

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MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Technology that uses computer processed X-Rays to produce an image of specific areas of the object. Allows user to what is inside without cutting it open.

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CAT SCAN

CT (Computer Topography)

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Term used for seeing inside the body for medical reasons using an Endoscope, an instrument which is a thing long tube with a small camera used for examining the interior of a hallow organ or cavity. Unlike most other imaging devises, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ

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ENDOSCOPY

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An endoscope passes through the mouth and throat and into the esophagus allowing to view the esophagus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine using barium contrast material

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Upper Gastrointestina (GI) Endoscopy

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Test that allows to look at the lining of the large intestine (rectum and colon) using a thing flexible tube called a colonoscope.

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COLONOSCOPY

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Unlike a colonoscopy, this procedure only examines up to the Sigmoid Colon

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SIGMOIDOSCOPY

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Diagnostic procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid by inserting a needle in the spinal canal to diagnose conditions such as Meningitis. Therapeutically it may be used to reduce intracranial pressure.

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LUMBAR PUNCTURE (LP)

Spinal Tap

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Also known as the windpipe, is the tubes that connects the pharynx and the larynx to the lungs allowing the passage fr air

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TRACHEA

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The group of 4 aid filled spaces located within the bones of the skull and face. They are centered on the nasal cavity and have various functions including lightening the weight of the head humidifying and heating inhaled air.

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PARANASAL SINUSES

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The first section of the small intestine connecting the stomach to the jejunum.

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DUODENUM

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Also known as the auditory tube or pharingotympanic tube that links the nasopharynx to the middle ear.

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EUSTACHIAN TUBE

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A thin coned shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear. It transmits sounds from the air to the ossicles inside the middle ear and then to the oval window in the fluid-fille Cochlea

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EARDRUM / TYMPANIC MEMBRANE

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External auditory meatus or external caustic meatus (EAM) is a tube running from the outer to the middle of the ear. The narrow passageway from the outer ear to the eardrum

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EAR CANAL / AUDITORY CANAL

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Doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions for the hearts and blood vessels - Cardiovascular System

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CARDIOLOGISTS

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Physicians specializing in treatment of glads . For example Diabetes

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ENDOCRINOLOGIST

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Physician that specialized in treating deceases of the eyes

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OPHTHALMOGIST

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Privacy rule is the first comprehensive Federal protection for the privacy of personal health information

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HIPPA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Acet

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HMO

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Health Maintenance Organization

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CLAS

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Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services

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Physician specializing in ear, nose and throat

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ENT

Otoralyngologist

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Also called Oviducts or Uterine Tubes. Pair of long narrow ducts located in the female abdominal cavity. They transport sperm cells to the egg and provide a suitable environment for fertilization and transport of egg from the ovaries to the central channel (lumen) for the uterus.

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Fallopian Tubes

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Part of the urinary system. Is a tube that connects the bladder to the genitals for the removal of fluids from the body

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Urethra

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The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system

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Orthopedics

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An opioid/narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain or long chronic pain

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Morphine

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A nervous system disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It damages the mylenin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects the nerve cells.

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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Most common disease of the endocrine system

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Diabetes

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Common symptoms include:

Polyuria: Urinating often

Polydipsia: Excessive thirst

Poliphagia: Excessive hunger

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Diabetes

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The dense inner layer of the skin beneath the epidermis

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Dermis

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Cancer of the body's blood forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Usually starts in the white blood cells

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LEUKEMIA

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Infection resulting from the presence of bacterial in the blood stream

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SEPTICEMIA

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Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer

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ONCOLOGIST

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Eating disorder characterized by overeating and inducing vomiting after

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BULIMIA

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Shoulder joint. Muscle and tendons to stabilize shoulder

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Rotator Cuffs

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Pregnancy outside the uterus

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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A form of joint disorder that involves inflamation

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ARTHRITIS

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The 3 smallest bones in the body located on each ear. They transmit sound from the air to the Cocle,

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OSSICLES

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First drug used to treat HIV and AIDS

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AZT

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Interpreter treats all information learned during the interpreting as confidential

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Confidentiality

- Ethical principle 1

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Interpreters are aware of the need to identify any potential or actual conflicts of interest, a well as any personal judgement, values, beliefs or opinions that may lead to preferential behavior or bias affecting the quality and accuracy of the interpreting performance.

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Impartiality

- Ethical principle 2

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Interpreters strive to support mutually respectful relationships between all three parties in the interaction, while supporting the health and well being of the patient as the highest priority of all healthcare professionals.

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Respect of individuals and their community

- Ethical Principle 3

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Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the professional standard and ethical principles of the healthcare interpreting profession.

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Professionalism and Integrity

- Ethical principle 4

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Interpreters transmit the content, spirit and cultural context of the original message into the target language, making it possible for the patient and provider to communicated effectively.

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Accuracy and completeness

-Ethical principle 5

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Interpreters seek to understand how diversity and cultural similarities and differences have a fundamental impact on the healthcare encounter. Interpreters play a critical role in identifying cultural issues and considering how and when to move to a cultural clarifier role. Developing cultural sensitivity and cultural responsiveness is a life-long process that begins with an introspective look at oneself

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Cultural responsiveness

- Ethical principle 6

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In this role, interpreters listen, observe body language, and convert the meaning of all messages from one language to another without unnecessary additions, deletions or changes in meaning

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Message Converter or Conduit

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In this role, interpreters are alert for possible words or concepts that might lead to misunderstanding and identify and assist in clarifying possible sources of confusion for the patient, provider or interpreter.

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Message Clarifier

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In this role the interpreter goes beyond message clarification to include a range of actions that typically relate to an interpreter's ultimate purpose of facilitating communication between parties not sharing a common culture. Interpreters are alert to cultural words or concepts that might lead to misunderstanding and act to identify and assist the parties to clarify culturally-specific ideas

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Cultural Clarifier or Culture Broker

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In this role, interpreters actively support change in the interest of patient health and well-being. Interpreters require a clear rationale for the need to advocate on behalf of patients, and we suggest the use of the ethical decision-making process to facilitate this decision.

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Patient Advocate

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Available self declared bilingual individual present regardless of their actual language ability or relationship to the patient. Typically includes a family member, children, volunteers from other parts of the healthcare organization who happen to be on site or available by phone.

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Ad hoc untrained interpreter

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The mode of interpreting whereby the interpreter relays a message in a sequential manner after the speaker has paused or completed the thought

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Consecutive Interpreting

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Blood vessels that deliver oxygen rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body

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Arteries

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NCICH

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National Council on Interpreting in Health Care

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IMIA

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International Medical Interpreter Association

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Surgery to remove breast or part of a breast. Usually done to remove cancer

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Mastectomy

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Through dialog, the clinician and patient develop a relationship.

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Therapeutic Relationship

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The listeners language

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Target Language

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The source language

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Speakers Language

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A set of guidelines that define what an interpreter does in the performance in his/her role

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Standard of Practice

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Define C.I.F.E

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Everything said will remain "CONFIDENTIAL".

"I" will maintain the "FLOW" of the encounter with a gesture if needed to maintain the pace of conversation. "EVERYTHING" said will be repeated.

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What is the purpose of C.I.F.E

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Its sets the state for the Triadic Encounter

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Name the three components of a triadic encounter

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1. Pre-Session

2. Session

3. Post-Session & follow up

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A type of mechanoreceptor. Nerve ending in the skin responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

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Meissner Corpuscle

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Orthopedic surgical procedure that restores the function of a joint. A joint can be restore by resurfacing the bone or replacing it with an artificial joint. Elective procedure done to relieve pain or restore function to damage joint due to arthritis or trauma

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ARTHROPLASTY

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Pregnancy outside the uterus

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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The longest part of the large intestine which is a tube-line organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other.

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Colon

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A common condition in newborns, refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blodd

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Jaundice

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LEP

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Limited English Proficient

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The the roles of the interpreter

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1. The Conduit / Message Converter

2. The Clarifier / Message Clarifier

3. The Culture Broker / Cultural Clarifier

4. The Patient Advocate

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List Modes of Interpretation

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1. Consecutive

2. Simultaneous

3. Sight Interpretation

4. Relay

5. Summary

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Mode of interpretation where the interpreter speaks at the same time as the speaker with minimal pauses.

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Simultaneous Interpretation

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Mode of interpretation when there is a need for more than one interpreter. For example, a patient may need sign language interpreter and a family member may only speak another language.

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Relay Interpretation

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Mode of interpretation when the interpreter summarizes the main points of the speaker. This mode may create major problems related to the completeness and accuracy of the interpretation. In this mode the interpreter omits why he/she finds irrelevant however may be important to the spaker

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Summary Interpretation

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Name some memory aids and how you would use them?

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1. Visualization - An image that will remind of spoken words

2. Mind Mapping - Key idea and connect by association

3. Note Taking - In target language

3. Finger counting

5. Anchoring - Repeating last word or concept

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What are the 4 components of S.O.A.P

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1. Subjective

2. Objective

3. Assessment

4. Plan